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Doc Sportello

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84. Then you also have to give thanks to Bernie Sanders

Sun Jun 6, 2021, 03:04 PM

Jun 2021

If he doesn't caucus with the Dems we don't have a majority. If they agree with this premise, and they don't want to be a hypocrite, then they have to get up in the morning and say, "thank you Bernie Sanders".

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Every last DU'er should wake up in the morning and thank Heaven for Joe Manchin... [View all] WarGamer Jun 2021 OP

What does that even mean? Twoflower Jun 2021 #1

Which part confuses you? I can explain. WarGamer Jun 2021 #7

Explain what a fine blue line is please? Twoflower Jun 2021 #10

Manchin is the ONLY thing between Leader Schumer and McConnell WarGamer Jun 2021 #13

Actually, EVERY Dem is the thin blue line. dawg day Jun 2021 #36

TRUTH! Thank you StarfishSaver Jun 2021 #83

Manchin is in the reddest blue state in the country. honest.abe Jun 2021 #92

I don't appreciate his obstruction at all. LakeArenal Jun 2021 #2

His constituents voted for Trump more than 2:1 vs Biden WarGamer Jun 2021 #11

They elected HIM a "Democrat". He is to do democratic work. LakeArenal Jun 2021 #24

So WV wants Manchin to vote with Senator Warren all the time? WarGamer Jun 2021 #31

Why do you speak for all WV? LakeArenal Jun 2021 #40

To be accurate, Republicans elected Joe Manchin WarGamer Jun 2021 #41

I stand with the majority comments on this thread LakeArenal Jun 2021 #47

Actually, contrary to your original assertion ... Xoan Jun 2021 #74

No, but Warren isn't the Senate Majority Leader dawg day Jun 2021 #75

Here you go FoxNewsSucks Jun 2021 #95

You are the bomb. Thanks. LakeArenal Jun 2021 #96

My pleasure. Can't wait to see the answer. FoxNewsSucks Jun 2021 #98

Do you happen to know how many hidden posts can you get without consequence? LakeArenal Jun 2021 #99

I think 4, but I'm not sure. FoxNewsSucks Jun 2021 #101

Good to know. LakeArenal Jun 2021 #102

I've never had more than 2 at a time FoxNewsSucks Jun 2021 #103

Same here. LakeArenal Jun 2021 #104

WV Democrats had a chance in 2018 to choose between Jose Garcia Jun 2021 #106

WVA Democrat's know that this Swearengin would lose badly in WVA. Demsrule86 Jun 2021 #108

They made the mistake of nominating two years later Jose Garcia Jun 2021 #112

It doesn't work that way in a red state...even with Manchin's and Sinema's help the voting rights Demsrule86 Jun 2021 #107

I think there are more moderate Democrats on every state. LakeArenal Jun 2021 #117

You call moderates DINO's so yeah they will vote for moderates but not for progressives. Demsrule86 Jun 2021 #126

His constituents wanted him to support the voting act, according to polls. Lancero Jun 2021 #129

"I don't appreciate that Democracy is a "fine blue line" because of him. " FoxNewsSucks Jun 2021 #16

Sure, I just love democracy being shit on by a DINO. NewHendoLib Jun 2021 #3

Why do you prefer McConnell have the gavel? aeromanKC Jun 2021 #46

Ahem. Pinback Jun 2021 #62

Congrats!! aeromanKC Jun 2021 #73

Without both of them in the Senate, there would be no 'democracy'. McConnell would be Demsrule86 Jun 2021 #109

He is NewHendoLib Jun 2021 #116

And there's the back of the t-shirt. LanternWaste Jun 2021 #125

No he is not and we have the Covid Bill and judges because he is not in power...you seriously Demsrule86 Jun 2021 #127

are you happy with the obstruction? with Manchin and Sinema? NewHendoLib Jun 2021 #130

We'll see how thankful we are two years from now when we wake up jalan48 Jun 2021 #4

I am hoping we make gains in the Senate. The House though is my biggest worry. Demsrule86 Jun 2021 #110

As long as Manchin is McConnell's right hand man, it does not matter Evergreen Emerald Jun 2021 #5

Manchin will fast track EVERY Biden Federal Judge nominee... WarGamer Jun 2021 #8

That is all conjecture. The case now is Manchin is obstructing. LakeArenal Jun 2021 #30

And here lies the problem inthewind21 Jun 2021 #105

That is just not true. He can't stop judicial nominees and we will get infrastucture and tax reform Demsrule86 Jun 2021 #115

There is no evidence that Manchin will do anything differently Evergreen Emerald Jun 2021 #121

We will get judges in McConnell was in, we would get nothing. We will get nothing unless we Demsrule86 Jun 2021 #123

That is not true. Demsrule86 Jun 2021 #111

He's like Preparation H. dawg Jun 2021 #6

Actually prep H serves a useful purpose and brings about a desired result. FoxNewsSucks Jun 2021 #19

Those $1400 checks were pretty useful to the people that got them. dawg Jun 2021 #29

True, that's definitely a good bandaid FoxNewsSucks Jun 2021 #35

He's also enabling republiqons FoxNewsSucks Jun 2021 #9

Exactly why 2016 was the most critical election of our time. Budi Jun 2021 #54

oh H2O Man Jun 2021 #12

Pithy and Perfect ChubbyStar Jun 2021 #81

What would a 2021 McConnell Sen Majority Leader, have changed as to where we are today? Budi Jun 2021 #14

Biden Federal Judge nominees... WarGamer Jun 2021 #15

Sure. Go on. SoonerPride Jun 2021 #37

You'll just disagree with them. WarGamer Jun 2021 #48

I'd be willing to wager against your list. SoonerPride Jun 2021 #57

You are correct. piddyprints Jun 2021 #17

+1,000,000 Rustyeye77 Jun 2021 #21

Yeah it's frustrating WarGamer Jun 2021 #22

Good governance alone cannot overcome FoxNewsSucks Jun 2021 #38

I disagree. WarGamer Jun 2021 #49

That's one thing I find amazing. FoxNewsSucks Jun 2021 #56

+100! n/t billh58 Jun 2021 #91

So why is McConnell running the show and calling the shots? Vinca Jun 2021 #18

DEMS did NOT give the GOP everything on 1/6. They wanted "Antifa and BLM" included in the matter WarGamer Jun 2021 #25

I'm sorry, but you can't make Joe Manchin into some kind of blue hero just because he registered as Vinca Jun 2021 #39

Yes, but H2O Man Jun 2021 #42

The good thing is that Manchin is smart enough to know-- dawg day Jun 2021 #76

We stopped the GOP cold in destroying the ACA and they had the votes to end the filibuster... Demsrule86 Jun 2021 #114

The filibuster doesn't have to be done away with, just amended. That's what happened with federal Vinca Jun 2021 #120

That voting rights bill won't pass as there are not 60 votes. Demsrule86 Jun 2021 #124

Which is exactly why the filibuster has to be addressed in some manner. Vinca Jun 2021 #132

We should be thankful Manchin is helping repukes obstruct what 70% of Americans want. onecaliberal Jun 2021 #20

How'd they obstruct Joe Biden if Mitch was Leader? WarGamer Jun 2021 #23

There is No difference, period. onecaliberal Jun 2021 #27

✔️ LakeArenal Jun 2021 #34

Best response. H2O Man Jun 2021 #43

RSO rso Jun 2021 #58

Thank you. billh58 Jun 2021 #63

Yup, it's all a game. I fucking despise these people. onecaliberal Jun 2021 #67

As a gay person, I have heard variations of this sentiment my whole adult life. Politicub Jun 2021 #26

It is the entire fucking problem. onecaliberal Jun 2021 #28

Exactly! n/t billh58 Jun 2021 #64

This. Treefrog Jun 2021 #100

If West Virginia elected a Democrat then they must have wanted a Democrat. Towlie Jun 2021 #32

I see little difference between the two SoonerPride Jun 2021 #33

Manchin is only one of fifty one to be thankful for. You think he is special? Bernardo de La Paz Jun 2021 #44

He's the topic of the Day on DU... WarGamer Jun 2021 #50

He's not special. . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Jun 2021 #51

It's leader McConnell now because Manchin is helping him obstruct onecaliberal Jun 2021 #61

He's helping McConnell mzmolly Jun 2021 #45

Joe Manchin nevergiveup Jun 2021 #52

sinema? nt orleans Jun 2021 #53

Today is probably not the day to say this StarfishSaver Jun 2021 #55

It achieved the desired result EYESORE 9001 Jun 2021 #59

As soon as Lisa Murkowsky starts voting for Chuck Schumer for Senate Majority Leader... Tom Rinaldo Jun 2021 #60

Well... Mike Nelson Jun 2021 #65

Everyday I wake up ready to make Joe, his apprentice Kyrsten and their corporate lobbyist funders notpolltested Jun 2021 #66

Four outstanding opportunities. WarGamer Jun 2021 #68

Why does it have to be all of nothing here ? kacekwl Jun 2021 #69

You can diasgree with him but be thankful that he's a DEM. WarGamer Jun 2021 #70

I'm not sure I understand what you are saying. RegularJam Jun 2021 #71

Jesus wept. LanternWaste Jun 2021 #72

Joe Manchin has enabled Jim Crow 2.0, Biden's agenda is now dead in the water, and judges Fiendish Thingy Jun 2021 #77

+1x1,000,000! 50 Shades Of Blue Jun 2021 #80

No shit. dalton99a Jun 2021 #88

One was confirmed today with 66 votes...we will get judges. And I fail to understand why Demsrule86 Jun 2021 #128

We won't know until each senator is on the record with a floor vote, but many who once opposed Fiendish Thingy Jun 2021 #133

I don't know about that... CNN Breaking News dawg day Jun 2021 #78

He says he's against "partisan voting legislation" dawg day Jun 2021 #79

Every DUer should be grateful that Joe Lieberman is on our side wellst0nev0ter Jun 2021 #82

Then you also have to give thanks to Bernie Sanders Doc Sportello Jun 2021 #84

Somehow, I've missed what must be hundreds FoxNewsSucks Jun 2021 #86

I have missed those too Doc Sportello Jun 2021 #87

The comedy here, it burns. nt miyazaki Jun 2021 #85

*backs slowly out this thread with my mouth taped shut* CatWoman Jun 2021 #89

Joe Manchin is a perfect example of Democrats ego_nation Jun 2021 #90

If we had elected Hillary Clinton in 2016, we would not be in this position and it wasn't Demsrule86 Jun 2021 #118

I would wake up in the morning and thank Heaven for Joe Manchin Mr. Ected Jun 2021 #93

He may be a goddamn lowlife sob mofo bastard.... lame54 Jun 2021 #94

It would be great if all Dems just got that. gulliver Jun 2021 #97

When I saw we had a 50/50 Senate, I knew he'd do precisely what he is doing Sympthsical Jun 2021 #113

Post removed Post removed Jun 2021 #119

I have deja vu, even in 2009 treestar Jun 2021 #122

Sorry, I won't be doing that. Goodheart Jun 2021 #131